Neighborhood Notes

Trunk shows and listening party!! PORTLAND, ORE. - Illababy Entertainment in collaboration with PALA lounge is excited to host an evening chocked-full of the hottest new music and designers in a laid back atmosphere. Portland based Cave Clothing's ambition is to bring together style, comfort, and passion for originality and artistic design. A hybrid of streetwear and an alternative sports perspective, innovative clothing company Luntik's inaugural line features "edgy graphics and pushes the limits". Inspiration for Lux Jewelry "comes from geometric shapes, natural elements, vintage fashions, and ancient time periods where tribal cultures adorn themselves with an element of sacredness and beauty and challenges the traditional ways to adorn yourself" with a combination of high fashion and art. PALA lounge, located in trendy northwest Portland at 105 NW 3rd, the listening event and trunk show are from 8pm to 10pm --- free

This time of year I'm participating in a lot of holiday bazaars and festivals across the greater Portland area, but I must admit that the one I'm most excited about is the one happening at my very own house! It's my first-ever studio sale and I'm so excited to be sharing it with four other fabulous artists, all of whom I admire for their amazing talents and strong spirit. I've known Amy Smith for years and we've collaborated on many projects, our most recent one being the launch of Candywinkel this past summer. Amy's passion for packaging is a perfect fit for... read full articale »